Royal Sonesta Banquet Menu 2016
It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to The Royal Sonesta Houston.
In the kitchens at the Royal Sonesta Houston, our Culinary Team has taken great strides to source
and explore the unique Texas landscape to give our guests a truly authentic local experience.
We bring you the freshest ingredients from area farmers, purveyors and artisans
who take great pride in providing the best that land and sea have to offer.
Our commitment at Sonesta Hotels and Resorts is “Food is Art.”
We ensure that all of our creations are trans fat free.
We avoid fish that are Endangered or threatened due to overfishing,
such as Chilean Sea Bass and Atlantic Tuna.
We grow herbs organically in our Front Drive Garden
and look forward to expanding our bounty this season to include
heirloom tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables.
We have made every attempt to create menus that cater to the varied tastes of our guests.
We do, however, recognize that not all of our guests may find what they seek.
If this is the case, please contact our Event Planning team
and we shall do our utmost to satisfy your requests.
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Royal Sonesta Banquet Menu 2016
Plated Dinner
All Plated Entrées are Served with Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter,
Iced Tea (Preset) and Coffee Service
Sonesta Signature A La Carte Service
Allow Your Guests to Select Their Entree Course Tableside for an Additional $25.00 Per Person.
Available for Groups Under 200 People and Requires a Four Course Meal.
Limit of Three Entrée Choices Pre-Determined (72) Hours Prior to Event
Soups
Tortilla Soup
Crisp Tortilla, and Pepper Jack Cheese
$7.00
Five Legume Minestrone
Rich Tomato Broth and Terrace Basil
$8.00
Honey Roasted Sweet Potato with Molasses Cream
Candied Sweet Potato with Carrots and Apple Cider
$9.00
Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque
Diced Caramelized Squash and Cider Drizzle
$9.00
White Bean and Truffle Soup
Garden Chives, Duck Confit and Poached Pear
$10.00
Sweet Corn Velouté
Crab Meat, Roasted Corn, Dried Tomato, Saffron
$11.00
- En Croute Service Required for Groups Larger Than 150 People. Please Add $2.00 per person.
Salads
Greens with Sun Dried Fruit and Orange Segments
Apricot-Sherry Vinaigrette
$9.00
Arugula with Jicama, Oranges Segments and Roasted Peanuts
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
$10.00
Ribbon Salad with Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Beets, Pea Greens and Crisp Plantains
Coconut Vinaigrette
$11.00
Petite Greens with Grilled Pineapple, Hearts of Palm
Yuzu Vinaigrette
$12.00
Heirloom Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Crisp Basil and Intensive Greens
Aged Balsamic
$13.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Cold Appetizers
Coffee Rubbed Beef Carpaccio
Aged Balsamic, Shards of Reggiano, Arugula, First Press Olive Oil
$19.00
Ahi Tuna
Kaffir Lime Dust, Seasonal Fruit Salsa, Thai Chili Aioli
$24.00
Grilled Vegetable
Goat Cheese, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette, Mushroom-Artichoke Salad
Balsamic Vinegar and Terrace Herb Oil
$18.00
Shrimp
Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Fruit Salsa, Radish and Fennel Salad
$16.00
Seafood Sampler
Sea Scallop, Smoked Salmon, Poached Crab Claw, Petite Shrimp Salad
Cucumber Carpaccio, Quinoa Salad
$19.00
Duck Tasting
Smoked Duck Breast with Duck Rillet, Baby Organic Lettuce
Shaved Beet, Orange-Ginger Glaze, Cracked Pepper Straw
$21.00
Hot Appetizers
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Chanterelle Ragout with Austrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
$14.00
Beef Jerky Crusted Scallops
Green Wheat Freekeh
$16.00
Grilled Artichoke
Morbier Cheese and Balsamic Reduction
$16.00
Hawaiian Blue Shrimps
Quince Puree with White Truffle Oil
$17.00
Roasted Lobster Medallions
Hand Cut Lemon Pepper Pasta
$21.00
Intermezzo
Champagne with Lemon Thyme
$5.00
Ruby Grapefruit with Mint
$5.00
Terrace Mint Mojito with Raw Cane Sugar
$5.00
Meyer Lemon with Rosemary
$5.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Entrees
Roast Chicken Breast with Fingerling Potatoes
Fig-Pecan Glaze, Natural Jus
$28.00
Panko Crusted Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Fresh Tomato and Fennel Salsa
$29.00
House Honey-Lacquered Chicken Supreme with Whole Grain Risotto
Apple and Sage-Port Jus
$29.00
Roasted Tenderloin (6oz) with Caramelized Onions and Herb Rosti
Red Currant and Juniper Jus
$48.00
Pistachio Crusted Australian Sea Bass with Asparagus Lemon Risotto
Lobster Scallion Sauce
$39.00
Cane Sugar Rubbed Dry Aged Bone-in Pork Loin Chop with Yam-Ginger Mash
Natural Jus
$38.00
Maple Bushed BBQ Glazed Pacific Arctic Char
with Prosciutto, Scallion and Yukon Potato Mash
$32.00
Ancho-Rosemary Rubbed Beef Tenderloin (6oz)
Hill Country Mushrooms, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Polenta
Local Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Veal Glaze
$43.00
Herb Crusted Rack of Colorado Lamb with Truffle Risotta
Cremini Mushrooms and Parsnips
$43.00
Smoked Short Rib with Texas Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
and (3) Bean Succotash
$39.00
Roasted Duck Breast with Dried Bing Cherries Red Cabbage and Finger Noodles
$36.00
Pacific Sea Salt Rubbed Sirloin with Roasted Sweet Yam “Anna”
Natural Garden Rosemary Pan Jus
$39.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Duet Entrees
Petite Medallion of Beef Tenderloin and Roasted Chicken Supreme
Au Gratin Potatoes and French Green Beans
$54.00
Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Canadian Lobster White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Madeira Jus
$59.00
Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Gulf Coast Shrimp with Red Wine Shallot Mash
Morel Mushroom and Terrace Rosemary Jus
$57.00
Terrace Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin and Maple Glazed Quail
Crushed Fingerling Potato, Citrus Honey Jus
$59.00
Grilled Veal Medallion and Lemon Mint Glazed Diver Scallops
Morel Risotto and White Asparagus
$49.00
Vegetarian Entrees
Roasted Eggplant with Yellow Tomato Bruschetta
Green Pea Rice Cake, Smoked Sweet Pepper Coulis
$28.00
Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
Warm Asparagus, Spinach and Shiitake Salad,
Charred Pimento Emulsion
$29.00
Flaxseed Crusted Tofu
Anise Scented Tomato Broth, Scarlet Quinoa, Sautéed Broccolini
$26.00
Garlic and Rosemary Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
Savoy Cabbage, Butternut and White Bean Ragoût,
Roasted Beet Reduction
$28.00
Grilled Vegetable Wellington
Asparagus, Eggplant, Squash, Tomatoes in Flaky Puff Pastry
Green Pea and Sweet Potato Sauce
$28.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Dessert
Valhrona Dark Chocolate Mousse Crunch
Hazelnut Crunch, Dark Ganache, Caramel Sauce
$14.00
Tiramisu
Espresso Sponge, Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate Spray
$11.00
Strawberry Shortcake
Vanilla Pound Cake, Local Strawberries, Cream, Strawberry Sauce
$11.00
Chocolate Genoise
Raspberry Raqout, Gold dust
$12.00
Bourbon Chocolate Cake
Marinated Strawberries
$12.00
Peanut Butter Explosion
Brownie Brittle
$13.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Dinner Buffet
Sonesta Buffet
Chilled Garden Pea Soup with Lemon–Mint Oil
Monterey County Roasted Yellow Beet with Baby Spinach, Local Goat Feta
and Sherry Vinaigrette
Roasted Asparagus with Dried Fruit and Toasted Peanut
Miso Roasted Pacific Cod
Citrus and Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast
Charred Scallion Purée
Zinfandel Braised Sonoma Lamb Shanks
Meyer Lemon Roasted Red Skins
Baby Squash, Local Broccolini, Toy Box Baby Carrot
Espresso Chocolate Mousse Martini, Grand Mariner Soaked Oranges
Berry Glazed Key Lime Bar, Vanilla-Raspberry Drizzle
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection Teas
$59.00
Royal Sonesta Buffet
Baby Green Salad, Grape Tomato and Heart of Palm, Balsamic Dressing
Caesar Salad, Garlic Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan and Smoked Bacon
Marinated Mushroom Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
New Potato Salad with Radish, Smoked Salmon and Dijon Dill
Charcuterie Selection of Mortadella, Salami, Coppa, Prosciutto
Selection of Mustards, Gherkins and Chutneys
Herb Crusted Chicken Breast, House Tomato Salsa
Whisky Marinated Cedar Planked Teres Major
Petite Shrimp and Bay Scallops with Fussilli Pasta, Roast Tomato Broth
Olive Oil Roasted Potato, Medley of Vegetables
Petit Fours, French Cookies and Mini Pastries
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Signature Teas
$68.00
American
$79.00
New England Clam Chowder
Californian Avocado and Shrimp Salad
Midwest Wild Rice and Mushroom Salad
Country Crab Meat Salad with Grapefruit
Cedar Smoked Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Cornmeal Battered Catfish with Louisiana Sauce
Colorado Lamb Chops with Thyme Jus
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Apple Pie, (3)-Layer Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Shortcake
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Signature Teas
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Global
$94.00
Seared Ahi Tuna on Pickled Vegetables
Turkish Eggplant, Red Beets, Tomato and Onion Mezze
Marinated Portobello Mushrooms with Feta Cheese
Five Spiced Duck Breast on Asian Microgreens
Cajun Broiled Shrimp Martini with Avocado and Orange Salsa
Lobster Newburg
Australian Sea Bass with Barley Risotto Crust
Petite Filet Rossini with Foie Gras, Truffles and Madeira Sauce
Chicken Scaloppini on (3)-Cheese Ravioli with Lemon Caper Sauce
Braised Lamb Shank with Cipollini Sauce
Kamut Rice and Potato Cakes
French Apple Tart, French Petite Fours
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Signature Truffle
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Signature Teas
New Orleans Party
$129.00
Amuse Bouche (Butler Passed)
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Tart
Creole Crawfish Martini
Fried Frog Legs with Rouille
Shrimp Étouffée
Iced Shrimp, Jonah Crab Claws with Traditional Condiments
*Fresh Shucked Oysters (Subject to Availability)
Cornmeal Breaded Fried Catfish
Alligator Nuggets with Creole Sauce
Shrimp and Andouille Kebabs
Jambalaya with Smoked Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Spiced Stewed Tomatoes
Pecan Crusted Snapper Filet with Lemon Caper Sauce
Cajun Spiced Grilled Quail with Cornbread Fritters
*Carved Cedar Plank Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Sauce Béarnaise
Creole Mustard Roasted Colorado Lamb Rack
Specialty Rolls and Sauces
Dirty Rice and Fried Okra
Fruit Kebab Display, Raisin and Pecan Bread Pudding
Peanut Butter Pie, Apple Cobbler, Aunt Sally’s New Orleans Pralines
Chocolate Mud Pie, Colossal Chocolate Cheese Truffle Cake
Bourbon Crème Éclairs and Fried Beignets
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Signature Teas
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Wine Service
Sonesta House Selection
Carousel Brut Blanc de Blancs, Loire, France (sparkling)
Canyon Road Chardonnay, Sonoma County CA
Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County CA
Canyon Road Pinot Grigio, Sonoma County CA
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County CA
Canyon Road Pinot Noir, Sonoma County CA
Canyon Road Merlot, Sonoma County CA
$33.00
$33.00
$33.00
$33.00
$33.00
$33.00
$33.00
Premium House Selection
Chateau Saint Michelle, WA (sparkling)
Simi Chardonnay, Sonoma County CA
Simi Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County CA
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County CA
Simi Pinot Noir, Sonoma County CA
Simi Merlot, Sonoma County CA
$39.00
$42.00
$42.00
$52.00
$52.00
$47.00
Kosher House Selection
Freixenet Excelencia Brut (sparkling)
Baron Herzog Chardonnay , Central Coast CA
Baron Herzog Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast CA
Baron Herzog Merlot, Central Coast CA
$56.00
$44.00
$44.00
$44.00
Craft Selection
Laetitia Brut Cuvee, Arroyo Grande Valley CA (sparkling)
Pierre Sparr Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rose, Alsace, France (sparkling)
Piper-Heidsieck Brut, Reims, France (champagne)
Veuve Clicquot Brut, Reims, France (champagne)
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Epernay, France (champagne)
$52.00
$52.00
$80.00
$135.00
$135.00
Joseph Carr Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA
Louis Jadot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Maconnais, France
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca, Chile
Simonnet-Febvre Saint-Bris, Chablis, France
Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy
Friedrich Wilhelm Gymnesium Riesling, Mosel, Germany
$40.00
$44.00
$36.00
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA
Starmont (Merryvale) Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley CA
Steltzner Claret, Napa Valley, CA
Roth Estate Merlot, Alexander Valley, CA
Milbrandt Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA
MacMurray Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA
Etude Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, CA
Paso Creek Zinfandel, Paso Robles, CA
Dona Paula Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
D’Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
$44.00
$60.00
$48.00
$52.00
$40.00
$48.00
$52.00
$40.00
$36.00
$36.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Alcoholic Beverage Service
Sonesta Tier
Hosted Bar by the Drink
Smirnoff Vodka
Bombay Gin
Bacardi Rum
Sauza Gold Tequila
Canadian Club Whisky
Jim Beam Bourbon
Dewar’s Scotch
Sonesta Brands
Premium Tier
Royal Tier
Martini Bar
Cordials
House Wine
Imported Beer
Craft Beer (seasonal)
Domestic Beer
Soft Drinks
Bottled Spring Water
$8.00
$9.00
$10.00
$10.00
$9.50
$7.00
$6.00
$6.00
$5.00
$4.00
$4.00
Cash Bar by the Drink
Sonesta Brands
Premium Tier
Royal Tier
C
ash B
Martini
Barar By the Drink
Cordials
House Wine
Imported Beer
Craft Beer (seasonal)
Domestic Beer
Soft Drinks
Bottled Spring Water
$9.00
$10.00
$11.00
$11.00
$10.50
$8.00
$7.00
$7.00
$6.00
$5.00
$5.00
Premium Tier
Absolut Vodka
Beefeater Gin
Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
Don Julio Silver Tequila
Pendleton 1910 Whisky
Bulleit Bourbon
J&B Scotch
Royal Tier
Grey Goose Vodka
Hendrick’s Gin
Ron Zacapa Rum
Tres Agave Reposado Tequila
Pendleton 1910 Whisky
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Johnny Walker Black Scotch
Hosted Bar Experience
Sonesta Tier
Premium Tier
Royal Tier
1st Hour
2nd Hour
3rd Hour
4th Hour
$17.00
$20.00
$25.00
$13.00
$16.00
$21.00
$10.00
$13.00
$18.00
$7.00
$10.00
$15.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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Beer and Wine Experience
Craft Beer and Wine
Premium Beer and Wine
Sonesta Beer and Wine
1st Hour
2nd Hour
3rd Hour
4th Hour
$16.00
$14.00
$12.00
$16.00
$14.00
$12.00
$15.00
$13.00
$11.00
$14.00
$12.00
$10.00
(the premium beer and wine package can be upgraded with either craft beers or wines for $1 per person per hour)
Craft Beer and Wine
Premium Beer and Wine
Sonesta Beer and Wine
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Light
Coors Light
Michelob
Blue Moon
4 Seasonal Craft Beer Selections
Joseph Carr Chardonnay
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc
Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon
Roth Estate Merlot
Etude Lyric Pinot Noir
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Blue Moon
Shiner Bock
Corona
Heineken
Dos Equis
Simi Chardonnay
Simi Sauvignon Blanc
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon
Simi Merlot
Simi Pinot Noir
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Light
Coors Light
Shiner Bock
Heineken
Dos Equis
Canyon Road Chardonnay
Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Canyon Road Merlot
Canyon Road Pinot Noir
Cordial Enhancement $10.00
(as additional to any beverage package experience)
Remy Martin VS
Cles des Ducs VSOP
Amaretto di Saronno
Daron Calvados
Frangelico
Gran Duque d’Alba
Cheese and Port Package
International cheese with preserves, compote, bread and crisp crackers, selection of ports and
sherry
$26.00
Local artisanal cheese table, house made preserves, fruits, honeycomb, crisp breads,
selection of ports and sherry
$28.00
A 15% gratuity is added to all functions for payment to hourly paid wait staff and service employees engaged in the service of the event. A taxable
administrative fee of 8% is added to all function and event orders to defer overhead costs. This administrative fee is not a tip, gratuity or service charge and is not distributed
to employees. Flat rate bartender fees are not tips, gratuities or service charges and are not distributed to employees.
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